This year will be my first PBP. My plan was drive over in the van on Saturday morning, do bike check, sleep in van at start in a car park, start Sunday evening leaving the van in the car park until I finish, then sleep / drive home as conditions dictate.
I've just realised I've no idea if there is parking at the start, if I can leave a (small) van there and how likely it is to be able to sleep there overnight.
Any guidance / advice gratefully received.